Reaction #1228

Reaction equation

7-(1-adamantyl)-6-hydroxy-2-bromonaphthalene

benzyl bromide

→

expected compound

Yield 80.0%

7-(1-adamantyl)-6-benzyloxy-2-bromonaphthalene

Yield 80.0%

Conditions

Procedure

Following the basic procedure of Example 11, by reacting 12.5 g (35 mmol) of 7-(1-adamantyl)-6-hydroxy-2-bromonaphthalene with 5 ml (42 mmol) of benzyl bromide, 12.5 g (80%) of the expected compound of melting point 150°-151° C. were obtained.

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